Michigan teen driver guide
Michigan Level 1 Learner's License for teens
Michigan teens use Graduated Driver Licensing. After completing Segment 1, a teen can apply for a Level 1 Learner's License from age 14 years and 9 months with a parent or guardian.
- 14y 9mminimum Level 1 age
- 50 hourstotal supervised driving
- 10 hoursnight driving within total
Complete Segment 1 first
Segment 1 includes classroom, behind-the-wheel and observation components plus the state exam. A score of at least 70% is required on the Segment 1 exam.
Apply for Level 1 at Secretary of State
At the office, the teen must meet the vision and document requirements and pay the current licensing fee. Level 1 driving is supervised by the permitted adult.
Build supervised experience before Segment 2 and the road test
Michigan requires at least 30 supervised hours including 2 at night before Segment 2, and a total of at least 50 hours including 10 at night before the driving skills test, along with the required Level 1 holding periods.
Related Road to Permit guides
Official sources
- Michigan SOS — What Every Driver Must Know
- Michigan SOS — First-time license or ID
- Michigan SOS — New drivers under 18
- Michigan SOS — New drivers 18 and older
- Michigan SOS — License/ID document requirements
- Michigan SOS — License and ID information
- Michigan SOS — Scheduling an office visit
- Michigan SOS — Driver testing businesses
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